A Valentine's Day Mantel {the thrifty-crafty way!}

A Valentine’s Day Mantel {the thrifty-crafty way!}

Welcome to Valentine’s at Fox Hollow!

The mantel is red and festive and feeling a little girly-gooey over at the hollow this year.

In other words, it’s perfect for Valentine’s.

I did lots of gathering things from around the house to pull this together. I didn’t buy anything new, but I did make the decorative plate, the banner and glitter up a Dollar Tree votive with some Mod Podge and Martha Stewart glitter. Say what you want, that lady make the best crafting stuff!

If you have been here before.. you know I am notorious for moving things around. Example; The white urn(s), a Goodwill find, were used with mercury glass ornaments and greenery in the open front cabinet in the kitchen at Christmas… and here they are again.

The reason I like basics so much, is because it’s like having loads more decor pieces! When you can transition them from one room, or style or holiday, to another, you’re making them pull double, triple and even more duty. And why not?

Make them work hard for you!

The first thing I actually did was put the

Burlap Banner with Red Painted Hearts

is it’s intended home.

(and I can open the TV armoire again)

… and while Hawaii was wonderful, I was definitely happy

to get home and crack into my craft supplies and do some creating. It’s always simple stuff.. but I enjoy it!

I tried not to steal it.. but the

Burlap & Ruffles Valentine’s Plate

got moved onto the mantel.

And if you use one plate.

Then why not two?

You can see I used my vintage RC Cola crates and my ever present candle sticks.
Though they never have an actual candle in them, they are huge favorite of mine and are always out somewhere in the house.

Then, I sort of figured if I stole the plate… that the little votive holder would be lonely, so I stole it too.
(that poor vignette is now dead)

The mantel needed the “sparkle” so it sacrificed itself.
So selfless!!

I added one of my Prim or “Primitive Style”

Raggedy Ann dolls to the hearth…

And there you have it.

My Valentine’s Day Mantel.

Hope you are not tired of the coffee filter wreath.
It goes with everything.
Best wreath I have ever made!

I’ll tell you what I am tired of…
That aqua wall!!!
Great in person. Love it. I do.
But… a real pain to take a decent photo of.
I think it’s on it’s last legs.
Well, I know it’s on it’s last legs.
(I have an inside source)

I’ll be showing you what I’ve got going on
over here… soon

Thanks for stopping in to see what I’ve been up to. Somehow… sharing just would not be the same without you!

PS-I’ve got a few goodies I brought home from Hawaii to giveaway too!

I was just so excited to share this first.

I promise, I’ll get on that real soon.

PPS – Stop by the Valentine’s Party for some great

V-day ideas & inspiration if you get a chance!

This Mantel Is Partying With;
Frugal Girls, Crafty Scrappy Happy, Tatertots and Jello
Home Stories A to Z, Mod Vintage Life, House Of Hepworths

Fox Hollow Cottage Has Been Featured;

This content is original to Fox Hollow Cottage and belongs to Shannon Fox.
Appearance in full on any site other then Fox Hollow Cottage is theft!

Comments

THREE MANGO SEEDS says:

January 24, 2013 at 9:23 pm

Look’n good girlie!

Jaime Lyn says:

January 24, 2013 at 9:42 pm

Love it love it love it! Every single detail!
)
Jaime

Our Pinteresting Family says:

January 24, 2013 at 9:43 pm

Everything looks beautiful!

Ricki Jill Treleaven says:

January 24, 2013 at 10:04 pm

Your mantel looks great, and I love the little tree with the heart ornaments on it. It’s making me smile today!

Lynn Fern says:

January 24, 2013 at 10:19 pm

That red polka dot plate…so cute. And, the candle sticks would be a fav of mine too. Love it all

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says:

January 24, 2013 at 10:28 pm

Very pretty and love-ly, Shannon! : ) Love the red and white gingham you added in.

Rosemary@villabarnes says:

January 24, 2013 at 11:08 pm

Your mantel is so cute, and cheerful. Thanks for the smile.

Junkchiccottage says:

January 24, 2013 at 11:26 pm

Shannon,
Very pretty. Love that candle stick with the wire heart. So chippy and cute. I can’t wait to see what else you have. It looks so festive.
Kris

pam {simple details} says:

January 24, 2013 at 11:31 pm

LOVE your evergreen with its heart ornaments ~ so cute! Your burlap banner is the perfect addition, too!

Jeanette@Creating A Life says:

January 25, 2013 at 12:23 am

Super cute, Shannon! I love pieces that “adjust” for different seasons/holidays. I’m hoping to do a little adjusting on my mantel this weekend too.

Jeanette @ Creating A Life

Shelia says:

January 25, 2013 at 12:34 am

Hi Shannon! OH, I love your sweet mantel and all you’ve done. I never tire of seeing your wreath and have wanted to make one for myself! Love it.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia

Debbiedoo's says:

January 25, 2013 at 12:36 am

Oh it’s so cute Shannon! I gotta say, I love the raggedy on the chair..to cute!

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says:

January 25, 2013 at 12:37 am

adorable! i love the red and white polka dot touch and love the banner!

Gina says:

January 25, 2013 at 12:54 am

Oh Shanny bananny, I LOVE it! You put together the prettiest mantels!

Sweet Melanie says:

January 25, 2013 at 12:55 am

It looks perfect! I love the aqua and the red together, just the perfect combo! Great job yet once again Shannon…you never cease to amaze me!

Art and Sand says:

January 25, 2013 at 2:01 am

I love all your Valentine color. Your little banner is great.

Chelsea @ Making Home Base says:

January 25, 2013 at 2:17 am

SUPER cute, Shannon! I love that plate! And that candle stick! And that wreath! I LOVE it all

Donna says:

January 25, 2013 at 5:38 am

Love it ALL. So cute, and pretty.
D

Tricia SimplicityInTheSouth says:

January 25, 2013 at 6:59 am

I love it all! If you ever get tired of the wreath, you can send it my way!

Dawn says:

January 25, 2013 at 12:37 pm

Love every part of the mantel, it is just darling:)

Laura @ Our Prairie Home says:

January 25, 2013 at 2:25 pm

So cute, Shannon! Totally full of Valentiney lovey-dovey-ness! The pops of red against your aqua wall are stunning. Love, love… Yeah, you get the point… Wait! LOVE!!!!!

Kelly@CCCC says:

January 25, 2013 at 8:25 pm

Which island were you on when you went to Hawaii? I used to live there for several years. Your diy art, (everything you do is art, by the way), is fabulous! You are such an inspiration! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Kelly x0x0

Jessica Kielman says:

January 26, 2013 at 1:42 am

I love, love, love your mantel…the crates, the plates, the glitter, the candlesticks with cookie cutters, the raggedy ann dolls, the colors…all of it!

Gallamore West says:

January 26, 2013 at 2:04 am

It’s gorgeous! I LOVE your burlap banner, and the crates, and oh my… the Raggedy Ann is the best. Fabulous job! Have a great weekend!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West

Miss Charming says:

January 26, 2013 at 2:49 am

Such a darling mantel! Super cute details for Valentine’s day. (I’m especially loving the mini tree!)

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says:

January 26, 2013 at 6:29 pm

So cute Shannon!!!

I missed this when I was looking through the linkies last night. Adorable. I just added it to my wrap up post and I also featured it on my FB page.

xoxoxo

lynn cockrell says:

January 27, 2013 at 11:28 pm

So pretty! I really need to get busy and make some decorations for Valentines Day. Keep inspiring!

Miss Kitty says:

January 30, 2013 at 1:35 am

Thanks for sharing your adorable Valentine mantle with us, Shannon. So many cute details! I saw your post over at Mod Monday Mix party.

Jeanette Chaney says:

January 31, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Very elegant!
Homa Style is having a Valentine link party going on now. I would love it if you linked up your Valentine Mantle.
The link is
http://homastyle.com/wp/2013/01/30/valentine-link-party/